Features of science Flashcards
what are paradigms?
shared assumptions and agreed methods within scientific discipline
what is a paradigm shift?
scientific revolution
change in dominant theory of scientific discipline
what is theory construction?
done through gathering evidence from direct observation
what is hypothesis testing?
produce clear and precise hypothesis to test validity of theory
what is falsifiability?
- idea that theory can’t be considered scientific unless it admits to possibility of being untrue/ false
what is replicability?
extent that scientific procedure/ findings can be replicated by others
what is objectivity?
all sources of personal bias minimised so as not to distort researcher process
what is empirical method?
scientific approaches based on gathering evidence through direct observation/ experiences